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Photosynthesis and Carbon Cycle Study Guide

The document consists of a science homework assignment focused on photosynthesis and the carbon cycle, including questions about the effects of light intensity, factors affecting photosynthesis, and the carbon cycle processes. It covers various concepts such as the role of light, the importance of constant variables in experiments, and the consequences of climate change. Additionally, it includes questions about fossil fuels and the human impact on carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

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Photosynthesis and Carbon Cycle Study Guide

The document consists of a science homework assignment focused on photosynthesis and the carbon cycle, including questions about the effects of light intensity, factors affecting photosynthesis, and the carbon cycle processes. It covers various concepts such as the role of light, the importance of constant variables in experiments, and the consequences of climate change. Additionally, it includes questions about fossil fuels and the human impact on carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

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Science Homework 1

Photosynthesis and Carbon Cycle

1
A student investigated the effect of light intensity on the rate of
photosynthesis. The diagram shows the apparatus the student used.
What was the independent variable in this investigation?

Light intensity
Number of bubbles produced
Temperature
Time

2
The diagram shows the apparatus used in an investigation to measure the rate
of oxygen
production during photosynthesis.
The investigation was repeated several times and the average amount of gas
collected was
calculated.
Which two factors must be kept constant during this investigation?
the amount of water in the beaker and the height of the measuring cylinder
the size of aquatic plant and the amount of gas in the measuring cylinder
the size of aquatic plant and the duration of exposure to light
the size of the beaker and the funnel

3
The table shows processes in the carbon cycle that release carbon dioxide into
the air, or remove
carbon dioxide from the air.
Which row is correct?

A
B
C
D

4
A student investigated one of the factors that affects photosynthesis.
Part of a leaf was covered with black paper, as shown.

After two days the student tested the leaf for the presence of starch.
Which factor did the student investigate?
carbon dioxide
chlorophyll
light
oxygen

5
When humans burn fossil fuels, most of the carbon quickly enters
the as carbon dioxide.

Water
Atmosphere
Sun
Air
6
Increasing the intensity of light had what effect on photosynthesis?

It slowed it down
It sped up
It stayed the same

7
Something that might happen because of
global warming is: __________.

melting polar ice caps


more reflected sunlight off the ice pack
lower sea levels
a sale on bathing suits
8
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change?

Rising sea levels


Increased biodiversity
More frequent heatwaves
Melting polar ice caps

9
The important gases, carbon dioxide and oxygen, enter and leave the
leaf through the

upper epidermis
phloem
stomata
guard cells
10
What is letter "D" pointing to?

upper epidermis
palisade mesophyll
spongy mesophyll
bundle sheath

11
An experiment is set up with four test tubes as shown in the diagram below.
All four test tubes are left in sunlight for six hours.
Which test tube would contain the least amount of dissolved carbon dioxide
after 6 hours?

Option 1
Option 2

Option 3

Option 4
12
Choose the three fossil fuels.
natural gas
water
coal
hydrogen
oil

13
How does the human body return carbon to the atmosphere in the carbon
cycle?

Waste products
Photosynthesis
Cellular respiration
Formation of glucose

14
If a forest fire occurs, what will happen to the carbon in the forest?

It will go into the soil


It will go into the atmosphere
It will runoff into nearby streams and rivers
It will be destroyed

15
What is the process labelled A?

Respiration
Decomposition
Feeding
Photosynthesis

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